associated

adjective

as·​so·​ci·​at·​ed ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce associated (audio)
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1
: joined together often in a working relationship
On April 29, 2016, the Firm completed the spin-off of Quorum Health Corporation ("QHC"), comprised of 38 associated hospitals and related outpatient services in 16 states …Mack Mortenson
2
: related, connected, or combined together
a computer terminal and its associated printer
The Two Arms Curl develops the arm flexors … and associated muscle groups.Philip J. Rasch

Examples of associated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Amidst this backdrop, the European Union (EU) took a bold step forward in 2019 with its Green Deal initiative, which includes the ambitious Farm to Fork Strategy aimed at reducing pesticide usage and associated risks. Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The European Commission is investigating why the iPhone maker dropped these apps, which allow developers to bypass Apple’s App store and associated fees, from the homescreen. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2024 In some cases, their associated county is the person's birthplace. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2024 While cannabis is generally considered a calming drug, a recent study found heavy use could have the opposite effect — potentially worsening anxiety and associated disorders. Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024 In sum, Eras forests could emerge as template for actors with unavoidable large carbon footprint to address climate issues and the associated inequalities. Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Moreover, cueing during this phase prolonged the wave and increased the power of associated spindles. Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024 Additional contracts will be awarded in the future for stations and associated track work, officials said. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2024 Michael also wanted the R&B songstress to pay him interest, attorney's fees and associated costs. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of associated was in 1611

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“Associated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associated. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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